Game Drives

From Rwanda’s complete Big Five to Uganda’s tree-climbing lions and the remote wilderness of Kidepo Valley, classic African game viewing reaches extraordinary heights across both countries.

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Big Five Game Drives in Akagera

The only place in Rwanda to see all five. Akagera’s conservation recovery is one of Africa’s great wildlife success stories; travellers witness reintroduced rhino and lion populations growing in real time. Combine with gorilla trekking for the ultimate Rwanda safari.

Queen Elizabeth Game Drives

Tree-climbing lions are found in only two places on Earth: here and Tanzania’s Lake Manyara. Queen Elizabeth delivers this unique phenomenon alongside the most biodiverse bird list of any Uganda park. Its central location makes it the natural hub of any Uganda wildlife circuit.

Murchison Falls Game Drives

Uganda’s most dramatic savanna landscapes are combined with excellent predator and large mammal sightings. Low visitor numbers compared to East African alternatives mean near-private game drives even in peak season. Northern Uganda’s remoteness adds genuine adventure.

Lion Tracking Experience

Join wildlife researchers for a morning of active lion tracking using telemetry equipment in Queen Elizabeth NP. You monitor radio-collared lion prides across the Kasenyi Plains, learning to interpret signals and locate prides with scientific precision. Your guide discusses pride dynamics, territorial behaviour, human-wildlife conflict, and conservation challenges in real time alongside the lions.

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8 Day Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari in Uganda

Uganda safari is designed for travelers who want the country’s most iconic wildlife and primate experiences in one seamless itinerary.

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$3,100pp

10 Day Wildlife, Big 5, Chimpanzee, and Gorilla Safari

Experience the raw power of Africa’s greatest predators and the gentle intelligence of our closest primate relatives

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$3,300pp

14 Days Best of Uganda Wildlife Gorilla Safari

An immersive journey through Uganda’s top national parks, combining Big Five safaris, primate encounter, and stunning landscapes.

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$3,899pp

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